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Cistus x florentinus (Florentine Rockrose)

Florentine Rockrose, Florentine Rock Rose

Cistus florentinus, Florentine Rockrose, Florentine Rock Rose, Mediterranean plants, Mediterranean shrubs, white flowers
Cistus florentinus, Florentine Rockrose, Florentine Rock Rose, Mediterranean plants, Mediterranean shrubs, white flowers

Cistus x florentinus (Florentine Rockrose) is a compact, evergreen shrub forming a foliage mound of small, narrow, gray-green leaves. In spring and summer, this bushy shrub is covered with a profusion of saucer-shaped, white flowers adorned with golden-yellow stamens.

  • Grows up to 2-3 ft. high (60-90 cm) and 3-5 ft. wide (90-150 cm).
  • Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Excellent evergreen shrub for gardens that get no watering. Drought tolerant once established. Heat, salt and wind tolerant too.
  • Great for banks and slopes, city gardens, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or as a groundcover.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Deer and rabbit resistant.
  • Propagate by softwood cuttings.

Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 10
Heat Zones 7 - 10
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Cistaceae
Genus Cistus
Common names Rockrose, Cistus
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid),
Height 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm)
Spacing 48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Cistus creticus (Cretan Rockrose)
Cistus × hybridus Little Miss Sunshine (Rockrose)
Cistus × skanbergii (Dwarf Pink Rockrose)
Cistus x pulverulentus ‘Sunset’ (Magenta Rock Rose)
Cistus purpureus (Purple-Flowered Rock Rose)
Cistus creticus ssp. incanus (Pink Rock Rose)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 8 - 10
Heat Zones 7 - 10
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Cistaceae
Genus Cistus
Common names Rockrose, Cistus
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid),
Height 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm)
Spacing 48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden
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Do I Need?
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